News for Immediate Release
May 9, 2008
Contacts:
- Harley Davis , DWR Conjunctive Water Use Branch (916) 651-9229
- DonStrickland, Information Officer (916) 653-9515
- Ted Thomas, Information Officer (916) 653-9712
DWR Schedules Meeting on Local Groundwater Assistance Grants
SACRAMENTO – On June 2, 2008, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) will convene a Local Groundwater Assistance Grant Program Technical Advisory Panel (TAP) and public meeting in Sacramento.DWR received 122 grant applications requesting a total of $27.6 million. Approximately $6.4 million in grant funding is available. Scores and reviews, along with additional information, will be posted online by May 21, 2008, at
The purpose of the meeting is to present to and consult with the TAP and the public regarding DWR staff rankings of Local Groundwater Assistance grant applications so that the TAP may formulate funding recommendations to DWR. This meeting will also include a public comment period. Recommendations from the TAP and public will be provided to DWR decision makers for consideration before final funding awards are made.
The meeting will start at 10 a.m. at the Resources Building Auditorium, 1416 Ninth Street, in Sacramento. There will be an open house starting at 8:30 a.m. in the same Auditorium. The open house will provide an informal opportunity for applicants to review their project’s summary evaluations and to consult with DWR staff regarding the evaluation of their project.
DWR will also accept written public comments which are due by June 6, 2008. Send comments to Harley H. Davis by email at or mail to P. O. Box 942836, Sacramento, CA94236-0001.
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The Department of Water Resources operates and maintains the State Water Project, provides dam safety and flood control and inspection services, assists local water districts in water management and water conservation planning, and plans for future statewide water needs.
Contact the DWR Public Affairs Office for more information about DWR's water activities.